A graduate of California State University Northridge, where he studied finance and drama, Chestnut’s early career began as a bank teller before he ventured into acting. His impressive physique, standing at 6 feet tall, has also earned him accolades, including being named one of People magazine’s “Sexiest Men Alive” in 2015. In March 2022, he achieved a notable milestone by receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.